Announcements

Here's what's going on

PRAYER CONcERNS

Ginny Brewer, Mike Buxton, Lila Downey, Gini Fickert, Sheryl Frahm, Norma Gardener, Lainey Hemmelgarn, Craig Klopfleisch, Tyler Levi, Linda Lloyd, Kris Mann, Evelyn Now, Amanda Pastoria, Larry Pingry, Neil Romer, Vern Schroyer, and Carl Stuck.

combined Service Schedule

On each of the following holiday weekend dates, we will meet for a single worship service at 10:30 am:
  • May 25
  • July 6
  • August 31

Cuba Raffle

In support of a future mission team trip (Spring 2026?) to Cuba, a raffle is being held for a two night stay at an Air B-n-B house in Holmes County, near Berlin, Mt. Hope, and Millersburg. Tickets are $10 each and will be sold after each of our worship services in May. The drawing will be held on May 30th.

The House has a full kitchen, 2.5 baths, and 3 bedrooms, and can sleep 11. All linens and towels are provided. The house has WiFi, but not cable tv. The raffle is for two nights of your choice from available dates and must be used before November 2025.

Look for your Cuba Raffle Tickets in the Narthex.

Pentecost Geraniums

Pentecost Sunday Geraniums are now available for purchase at a cost of $7.00 per plant.  Order forms are located in the Narthex and Lobby.

Port-Shirt sewing

 The James Cancer Center in Columbus has shared an ongoing need for port-shirts.  We would like to contribute toward this effort.  For more information contact Janna Hirschfeld or Rosemary Boomhower.  

If you know of a company or organization that would have new T-shirts to donate for us to make port-shirts, please contact Janna Hirschfeld or contact the office. 

Are you a Thrivent Member?

Are you a Thrivent member? Thrivent is a financial organization with deep roots in the Lutheran Church. Did you know?  If you are a Thrivent member with an annuity or life insurance policy, Thrivent gives you two opportunities each year to provide $250 in action team funding (and t-shirts!) to church or community events?

If you have never put your Thrivent Action Team money to work, we can help. Contact the church office, Thrivent, or your Thrivent representative.

Recital Invitation

You are invited to Amanda Barrett’s Senior Recital, May 17th at 3:00 pm.  Special music provided by Shay Boroff & The St. John Praise Band.

ALTAR FLOWERS

Altar Flowers for 5/18/25 are given by Tim and Diane Menchhofer honor of their 50th wedding anniversary.

The 2025 Altar Flower Schedule is posted near the main office and ready for you to sign up.

purple door pacers

Purple Door Pacers meet and walk every Monday and Thursday morning at 10:00 am. We would love for you to come join us! Our schedule can be found in the Tower or on the bulletin board outside of the office. All ages and all abilities are more than welcome to participate.

Sewing Circle

The Sewing Circle ladies are seeking anyone who can tie a simple knot to join them for a morning of fun on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month!

New Dropbox

We installed a new dark blue Dropbox on the wall near the main office, flower calendar, and the AED.  If you have something to drop off for Terry or the rest of the staff when the office is closed, please use this drop box.  Envelopes on top of the box have been provided for your convenience.

Have Extra bags at home?

CALL Food Pantry is in need of plastic grocery bags, such as you would get at Walmart.  If you have  extras, please place them in the CALL grocery cart located in the Lobby.

Pending Retirement

Denny Rolfes has announced his retirement by the end of 2025. While no official date has been set, we are now accepting applications / resumes for the position of St. John Lutheran Church Property Steward. This position is part-time and includes responsibility for ensuring the facility and property of St. John is well maintained, clean, attractive, in working order and well prepared for events and programming.  For more information, contact Chad Sapp.

Calling all young adults

If you are in your 20s or 30s and are interested in receiving information about Bible studies, events, and more, contact Ingrid to be added to the group. We have in-person and online options! Email: i.tebbe@purpledoorchurch.org

Calling all Bakers!

If you are baking cookies, brownies or any type of finger desserts, please consider baking a couple extra dozen to be put into the freezer for the Welcome Center.  Thank you!

Planning ahead!

Events on the horizon....
  • A New Member class is being planned for Thursday, May 29 at 6:30 pm. 
  • September 5-7: Annual church campout at Lake Loramie State Park.